Bush Cooking

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In this learning activity, students slow down in pace for a while to boil a billy, have a yarn and cook their own damper over an open fire. This activity provides a chance for students to experience what life was like yesteryear and try cooking methods and ingredients that may be new to them. The challenge of working around fire in a small group, while remaining safe and completing a set goal, is a chance to practice their Personal and Social capability skills, in particular the areas of Self-Management and Social Management.

Key Concepts: Traditional ways of life, fire safety, following process, social interaction, self-management

Due to the nature of this activity and the required maturity level of students bush cooking is perfect for students in Year 3-6.

Curriculum Links (3-6)

General Capabilities

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Self Management

Students effectively regulate, manage and monitor their own emotional responses, and persist in completing tasks and overcoming obstacles. Students develop the skills to work independently and to show initiative, learn to be conscientious, delay gratification and persevere in the face of setbacks and frustrations. In developing and acting with personal and social capability, students:

· express emotions appropriately

· develop self-discipline and set goals

· work independently and show initiative

· become confident, resilient and adaptable.

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Social Management

Students develop the ability to initiate and manage successful personal relationships, and participate in a range of social and communal activities. In developing and acting with personal and social capability, students:

· communicate effectively

· work collaboratively

· make decisions

· negotiate and resolve conflict

· develop leadership skills.

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